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Autorentext
Kevin E. Lawson is director of the doctoral programs at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He served as a church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching, and his research continues to focus on the needs of associate staff members. He is the author of How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry and Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff.
Zusammenfassung
Contents include:
Foreword, by Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
Preface
Introduction
CHAPTER 1. Finding Satisfaction in Following God's Direction
CHAPTER2. Working Well with Your Supervisor and Fellow Associates
CHAPTER 3. Foundational Attitudes and Commitments
CHAPTER4. Church Environments that Enable Thriving
CHAPTER 5. Sustaining Personal Spiritual Vitality
CHAPTER 6. Building Supportive Relationships
CHAPTER 7. Strengthening the Home Front
CHAPTER 8. Savoring Joys and Weathering Storms
CHAPTER 9. Thriving Skills for Female Associate Staff
CHAPTER 10. Veterans' Advice to "Wanna-bes" and "Newbies"
Introduction to Appendixes A and B - For Those Who Care about Associate Staff
APPENDIX A. The Valued Supervisor
APPENDIX B. The Supportive Church Board
APPENDIX C. The "Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry" Study
APPENDIX D. Professional Organizations for Associate Staff Members
Further Reading for Associate Staff Members